Telephone (608) 267-6848
Health and Family Services
Rule Submittal Date
On July 14, 1999, the Health and Family Services submitted a proposed rule to the Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
Statutory authority:
Section 149.143 (2) (a) 2., 3. and 4. and (3), Stats.
The proposed rules affect ss. HFS 119.07 (6) and 119.15, relating to operation of the Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan (HIRSP).
Reason for rules, intended effects, requirements:
This order updates premium rates for HIRSP policies for the Plan year beginning July 1, 1999; sets total insurer assessments under HIRSP for the 6-month period July 1, 1999 through December 31, 1999, and for the 6-month period January 1, 2000 through June 30, 2000; and adjusts the provider payment rate under HIRSP for the 6-month period July 1, 1999 through December 31, 1999, and for the 6-month period January 1, 2000 through June 30, 2000. The Department is required under s. 149. 143 (2) (a) 2., 3. and 4., Stats., to set premium rates, set total insurer assessments and adjust the provider payment rate for each Plan year by rule.
Under the authority of s. 149.143 (4), Stats., the Department published the identical rules by emergency order effective July 1, 1999.
Only the Plan 2 premium rates are being raised by this order, both the unsubsidized and subsidized premium rates. The increase is about 18% overall. Plan 2 is supplemental coverage for persons eligible for Medicare. About 17% of the HIRSP policies in effect are Plan 2-type policies. The increase is to cover increased costs for treatment for individuals enrolled under Plan 2.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
Public hearings under ss. 227.16, 227.17 and 227.18, Stats.; approval of rules in final draft form by DHFS Secretary; and legislative standing committee review under s. 227.19, Stats.
Contact Information
Randy McElhose
Division of Health Care Financing
Telephone (608) 267-7127
Natural Resources
Rule Submittal Date
On July 13, 1999, the Department of Natural Resources submitted a proposed rule (Board Order No. [DG-27-99]) to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The subject matter of the proposed rule affecting ch. NR 140 relates to groundwater standards for toluene and xylene.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing is required and hearings will be held on August 12, 13, 16 and 17, 1999.
Contact Information
If you have questions regarding this rule, you may contact:
Mike Lemcke
Bureau of Drinking Water and Groundwater
Telephone (608) 266-2104
Natural Resources
Rule Submittal Date
On July 13, 1999, the Department of Natural Resources submitted a proposed rule (Board Order No. [AM-30-99]) to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The subject matter of the proposed rule affecting chs. NR 216, 300, 400, 405, 406, 408 and 411 relates to the fee refund or permit guarantee program required by s. 299.05, Stats.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing is required and will be held in September, 1999.
Contact Information
If you have questions regarding this rule, you may contact:
Kyle Kreigh
Bureau of Air Management
Telephone (608) 267-7689
Nursing Home Administrator Examining Board
Rule Submittal Date
On July 15, 1999, the Nursing Home Administrator Examining Board submitted a proposed rule to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
Statutory authority:
SS. 15.08 (5) (b), 227.11 (2), 456.02, 456.04 and 456.08, Stats.
The proposed rule relates to experience and reciprocity.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing is required and will be held on August 19, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. in Room 180 at 1400 East Washington Ave., Madison.
Contact Information
If you have questions regarding this rule, you may contact:
Pamela Haack
Administrative Rules Coordinator
Telephone (608) 266-0495
Transportation
Rule Submittal Date
On July 9, 1999, the Department of Transportation submitted a proposed rule to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The subject matter of the proposed rule creating ch. Trans 134 relates to registration plates for authorized special groups.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing is required and will be held on September 15, 1999 at 1:00 p.m. in Room 451, Hill Farms State Office Building, 4802 Sheboygan Ave., Madison, Wisconsin.
The Division of Motor Vehicles, Bureau of Driver Services, is the organizational unit primarily responsible for promulgation of the proposed rule.
Contact Information
If you have questions regarding this rule, you may contact:
Julie A. Johnson, Paralegal
Department of Transportation
Telephone (608) 266-8810
FAX (608) 267-6734
N o t i c e S e c t i o n
Notice of Hearing
Dept. of Employment Relations
Notice is hereby giventhat pursuant to s. 230.04 (5), Stats., and interpreting s. 230.04 (1), Stats., the Department of Employment Relations will hold a public hearing at the time and place shown below to consider the creation of permanent rules relating to reinstatement eligibility and restoration of sick leave for state employes, other related time periods for state personnel transactions, and minor and technical rule changes.
